San Mateo County Biographies
WILLIAM HENRY BARG
Transcribed by Betty Wilson
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Few of the San Mateo county offices have a better reputation for
efficiency than the office of County Recorder William Barg. His system, modern
and up-to-date in every respect, is known through the bay regions as a model of
its kind.
Mr. Barg is the son of one of Redwood�s best known and highly
respected citizens and is himself well know throughout the county.
When the Supervisors elected him to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Harold O. Heiner, Mr. Barg�s agreeable personality, accommodating
manners and ability to carry on the work of his office, soon made him one of San
Mateo county�s most popular officials.
William Henry Barg was born in Hollister, Cal., on September 17,
1882. He received his primary and preparatory education in the public schools
of San Francisco. He completed his education at the Sacred Heart College.
Having specialized in accountancy and bookkeeping while in college,
Mr. Barg followed this line of work after leaving school. He held many
positions and was connected with many firms, gaining a wide experience in his
chosen line of work. Mr. Barg had a responsible position with one of the
largest firms on the coast, when he resigned to become County Recorder.
Mr. Barg is well known for his interest in the �national game.�
Back in 1905-6-7-8 and 9 he was a familiar figure upon the local diamond. From
1908 to 1909 he managed the Redwood Team; and they used to have from 1200 to
1500 people at the games when San Mateo and Redwood City crossed bats.
Mr. Barg is a member of the Elks and the Native Sons.
History of San Mateo County by Philip W. Alexander & Charles P. Hamm
page 117. Press of Burlingame Publishing Co., Burlingame, CA. 1916.